navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #44 » Blade of Emotion (revised)
Open Poetry #44
Post A Reply Post New Topic Blade of Emotion (revised) Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Freely_expressing
Member
since 2008-10-16
Posts 69
NSW, Australia

0 posted 2009-01-16 07:33 AM


What is this thing we call emotion?
Mysterious language of the soul
A blinding, burning, boundless ocean
That leaves us fast without control
You cannot stem this endless tide
From its strong grasp you cannot hide

It swells with every lovers kiss
Crests high with each new joy
It burns brightly for the ones you miss
But sense is soon destroyed
Reason falls when facing hate
Like many it will desecrate

Anger, fear, lust and distrust
Dark as the hidden face of the moon
Hard to resist and yet we must
The call of their deceiving tune
These emotions only bear us down
In their lying grasp we slowly drown

Happiness, faith and forgiveness
Like newborn babes, do not beguile
Instead by simple goodness bless
And bring joy to every smile
Simple things that heal the pain
And cleanse deeper than the purest rain

These hidden depths can’t be explored
Nor this boundless ocean confined
Yet I have found a two edged sword
One side leaves only fear behind
The other can heal broken lives
Your choice is which emotions thrive


© Copyright 2009 Ben Crow - All Rights Reserved
Anniepimm
Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550
England
1 posted 2009-01-16 08:48 AM


How true this is! Excellently written you have captured the essence of every thought we as humans go through,
Well penned..

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
2 posted 2009-01-16 08:56 AM


My emotions sure ran the gamut with this one! lol

Yeppers! That's what makes us human and separates us from the animals! ~ But, then again, that could be debatable! lol

Nicely penned!

Earth Angel

sarah 45
Member
since 2008-12-19
Posts 54

3 posted 2009-01-16 09:13 AM


Wow the 1st one I read 4 U and it's beautiful like this.

just love it, really

T.C

Freely_expressing
Member
since 2008-10-16
Posts 69
NSW, Australia
4 posted 2009-01-16 06:14 PM


Anniepimm
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement! And I am so glad it rings true, that's always the hope with such poems
Your words are much appreciated
Freely

Earth Angel
Hehe I hope the run was smooth! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to read and respond. Hmmm, often the distance between us and animals seems as you say...debatable...although even animals would never do some of the things we do because of these destructive emotions
Warm regards!
Freely

Sarah 45
I am so glad you enjoyed it, should have a look at some of my others
Many thanks for the response!
Freely

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #44 » Blade of Emotion (revised)

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary